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Ministry of Communications
Telecom Department revises policy for issue/renewal of NOC for sale/rent of International Roaming SIM Cards/ Global Calling Cards of Foreign Operators in India
Revised policy strengthens mechanism to protect interests of the Indian public visiting abroad
Procedures for NOC holders streamlined
As part of the policy reforms initiated in telecom sector, the Department of Telecom  has issued the “Revised terms & conditions for issue/renewal of NOC for sale/rent of International Roaming SIM Cards/ Global Calling Cards of Foreign Operators in India”. The revised terms & conditions have been finalized by DoT after deliberations on the Suo-motu Recommendations of TRAI on Sale/rent of International Roaming SIM Cards/ Global Calling Cards of foreign operators in India. The revised terms & conditions strengthens the mechanism to protect the interests of the Indian public visiting abroad and also streamlines the procedures in line with the other licenses/registrations.
The revised policy mandates the NOC holders to make provision for providing information regarding customer care service, contact details, escalation matrix, itemised bills, information related to tariff plans, services offered, etc. Provision has also been made to strengthen Billing and consumer grievance redressal mechanism to facilitate time bound resolution of grievance by the NOC holders with provision for Appellate Authority in DOT.
Further, the revised policy also streamlines the application process/ other procedures for the NOC holders in line with the other licenses/ registrations etc. in the DOT and to facilitate the resolution/ management of the issues of the NOCs holders.
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Ministry of Defence
Workshop on “Exploitation of Technology
By Non-State Actors & Building Capacities of own forces to counter the same’
CYBEREX  conducted by Directorate of Indian Defence University  with stakeholders on 29-30 Apr 19 has thrown up a multitude of challenges, which the Armed Forces are facing. It was felt that the use of technology in multiple domains including cyber by non-state actors can have a tremendous destructive or debilitating effect on the nation. As a consequence, a need was felt to work towards a synergized response and capacity building to tackle this menace posed by non-state actors and terrorist organisations.
To address the issues holistically, the Directorate of IDU, is organising a two-day workshop on “Exploitation of Technology by Non-state Actors & Building Capacities of Own Forces to Counter the Same” on 12-13 Jun 19 at Purple Bay, Jodhpur Officers’ Hostel, India Gate, New Delhi. The workshop intends to cover exploitation of Technology world over by terrorist organisations, exploitation of Dark Web, State support for hybrid war, narcotics & hawala linkages, challenges in legal provisions, existing capability in exploitation of technology in counter terrorism operations, future trends and way forward by eminent speakers and experts.
Lt Gen PJS Pannu, Deputy Chief of Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff delivered the introductory address followed by keynote address by Lt Gen PS Rajeshwar, Chief of Integrated Defence Staff. This was followed by talks from eminent speakers from the police, intelligence agencies, industry, academia, think tanks and Services to share their pragmatic knowledge and research on various aspects of Exploitation of Technology by Non-state Actors & Building Capacities of Own Forces to counter the same.
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Ministry of Defence
Special arrangements made by MoD for Independence Day celebrations at Red Fort tomorrow in view of COVID-19
Ministry of Defence is organising Independence Day Flag Hoisting Ceremony on 15 August, 2020 at Red Fort maintaining the balance between the sanctity and dignity of the National function while factoring in precautions related to the COVID-19 scenario.
- In order to facilitate seamless movement with the least chances of any crowding, seating enclosures and walkways are laid with wooden flooring and carpeting. Additional Door frame metal detectors, with adequately spaced markings have been provided to avoid queuing and to ensure smooth passage for all the invitees. Most of the parking areas have been brick lined and paved in order to ensure smooth entry and exit of vehicles to the maximum feasible extent.
- Members of the Guard of Honour have been under quarantine to bring in safety.
- The guiding principle for seating has been “Do Gaz kiDoori” (or 6 feet between any two guests seated during the event.
- Participation is only through invitation and members who do not have formal invites are requested to refrain from coming to the venue. About 4000 plus invites have been issued to officials, diplomats, members of public, media etc.
- With an eye on safety, NCC Cadets have been invited to witness the event and they will be seated at Gyanpath.
- In order to sensitize the invitees towards COVID related safety measures, specific Advisory for following the COVID related guidelines has been issued along with each invitation card. A REQUEST card for the invitee to exhibit restraint and patience during dispersal after conclusion of the function would be placed on each seat in this regard. Announcement in this connection will be made from the commentary booth from time to time. Traffic Police advisory will also contain a NOTE on the matter. An orderly dispersal plan has been put in place for implementation through the controlling officials in various enclosures. In this regard, cooperation of all invitees will be earnestly and consistently requested.
- Ceremonial drills have also factored due social distancing norms as well as other precautionary measures.
- Adequate medical booths at four locations, 1 near the Rampart, 1 in Madhavdas Park and 2 in 15 August Park have been set up to cater to any attendee who is detected having any symptoms related to COVID-19 during entry. Ambulances would also be stationed at these four locations.
- Thermal screening at all entry points for the invitees has been planned. Thorough sanitization of the premises inside and outside the Red Fort is being carried out on a regular basis.
- All invitees have been requested to wear masks. In addition, adequate number of suitable masks are being kept handy for distribution at various points of venue. Similarly, availability of hand sanitizers at pre-defined locations has been done. Display boards are placed discreetly to attract the attention of invitees.
- Floral arrangements at Gyanpath behind the NCC Cadets have been made in order to enhance the visual appeal of the area.
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Ministry of Defence
Revision of OROP Scheme
A Committee has been constituted on 14.06.2019 under the Chairmanship of Controller General of Defence Accounts  to work out the modalities & methodology of implementation of next revision of pension under One Rank One Pension . The composition of the Committee is as under:-
 CGDA : Chairperson
 Joint Secretary  : Member
 Addl FA, Defence  : Member
 Representative of three Services : Member
 AddlCGDA : Member
 PCDA , Allahabad : Member
 Joint CGDA  : Member & Convener
A Committee has been constituted as above.
This information was given by Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Shripad Naik in a written reply to Dr. T. Subbarami Reddy and Shrimati Ambika Soniin Rajya Sabha today.
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Ministry of Women and Child Development
Overcrowding of Childcare Institutions
As per information provided by States/UTs data of orphan children who have lost their parents to Covid since April 2021 to 28.05.2021 is Annexed.
The children in distress situations merit care and protection under the provisions of the Juvenile Justice  Act, 2015. The Act and Rules made thereunder mandate a safety net of service delivery structures along with institutional and non-institutional care for these children. The Ministry is implementing a Centrally Sponsored Scheme namely Child Protection Services  in partnership with the State Governments/UT Administrations for delivering the institutional and non-institutional care as stipulated under the JJ Act. As per the scheme guidelines, maintenance grant of Rs.2000/- per child per month is available for non-institutional care of children in need of care and protection along with the provision maintenance grant of Rs.2160/- per child per month for Children living in Child care Institutions.
Hon’ble PM has announced PM CARES for children scheme to support children who have lost both parents or surviving parent or legal guardian or adoptive parents due to COVID-19 pandemic. The scheme provides support for education and health and will create a corpus of Rs 10 lakh for each child when he or she reaches 18 years of age. This corpus will be used to give a monthly financial support/ stipend form 18 years of age, for the next 5 years to take care of his or her personal requirements during the period of higher education and on reaching the age of 23 years, he or she will get the corpus amount as one lump-sum for personal and professional use. The scheme is accessible through an online portal i.e. pmcaresforchildren.in. The portal has been introduced to all the States and UTs on 15.07.21. Any Citizen can feed the data regarding a child who have lost both parents or surviving parent or legal guardian or adoptive parents due to COVID-19 pandemic.
The Ministry has asked States and UTs to take immediate action for care and protection of children adversely impacted by COVID 19, in accordance with the provisions of the JJ Act 2015 and Rules thereunder, while leveraging the facilities funded under the Child Protection Services Scheme. The Ministry has also issued advisories and guidelines for encouraging COVID appropriate behaviour, monitoring of Child Care Institutions and coping strategies during COVID times for mental health support to children and care givers. A guideline providing a responsibility matrix defining the role of primary duty holders has also been shared with the States/UTs.
This information was given by the Union Minister for Women and Child Development, Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani, in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Inaugurates Swachh Bharat Diwas 2019
Pays homage to Mahatma Gandhi at Sabarmati Ashram
Unveils Postal Stamp and Silver Coin based on Mahatma Gandhi’s life
Interacts with children and volunteers at Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated the Swachh Bharat Diwas 2019 in Ahmedabad today. He released postage stamp and silver coin to commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. He also distributed the Swachh Bharat Puraskar to the winners. Earlier in the day, he paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi at Sabarmati Ashram. He visited the Magan Niwas  and interacted with the children there.
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi while addressing a gathering of Sarpanches at the 'Swachh Bharat Diwas’ programme said that the entire world is commemorating 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi and the event has been made more memorable after UN released a postal stamp on Gandhiji a few days back. He said that he had the opportunity to visit Sabarmati Ashram many times in his lifetime and today like every other time got new energy there as well.
PM Modi said that today, the villages have declared themselves free from open defecation and he congratulated every countryman, especially those living in villages, Sarpanches and all those who have worked for 'Swachata'. He added that irrespective of age, social and economic status, everyone has contributed in this pledge of cleanliness, dignity and respect. He said that today the world is amazed by this success of ours and they are rewarding us. Entire world is amazed that India has provided toilet facilities to more than 60 crore population in 60 months by constructing more than 11 crore toilets, he added.
Public participation and voluntarism has been the hallmark of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan and the reason for its success, the PM said. He thanked the entire country for the whole hearted support provided for the mission. Stressing on the importance of public participation, Prime Minister said that collective efforts are essential for the success of important government initiatives like Jal Jeevan Mission and eliminating single use plastic by 2022.
Prime Minister said that his Government is committed towards realizing the dreams of Mahatma Gandhi. In this context, he mentioned about the initiatives of the government to ensure self-reliance, provide Ease of Living, and taking development to the last mile. He urged the public to take a resolution for the betterment of the nation and strive hard to make it successful. He added that such 130 crore resolutions can bring about a massive transformation.
Special Service and Features
Nationwide Quiz Contest for College Students
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation is organizing iconic week celebrations under Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav during 27th June-03rd July 2022. As part of the week-long celebrations, Field Operations Division is organising ANVESHA 2022, Nationwide Quiz Contest on Official Statistics, Indian Economy and Government policies for college/university students & alumni on 27th June 2022 at State Capital Regional Offices.
With the spirit of involving students in celebration of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, the event intends to promote awareness about official statistics and enlighten the young minds about various facets of Indian Official Statistical System. Dr. P.T. Subha, Deputy Director General, Regional Office, NSO, Chennai has requested for wide participation of students from various colleges in the program.
The event at Chennai is being organised at Central Lecture Theatre , IIT Madras by the National Statistical Office , TNN Region, Chennai on 27th June 2022. The event will be inaugurated by Shri. Vikram Kapur, Additional Chief Secretary, Planning and Development Department. Students from Arts & Science colleges/universities in and around Chennai are participating in the event.
Felicitation of the winners will be done by Prof. V. Kamakoti, Director IITM. All participating students will be provided certificates of participation and cash prizes  will be awarded to the winning teams.
Special Service and Features
Seventh Rozgar Mela: Central Board of Indirect Taxes to coordinate an event in Kochi tomorrow; Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment to preside over the Function
Shri Ramdas Athawale to also address a Press Conference at Ernakulam Guest House
Kochi: June 21, 2023
As part of the national level Rozgar Mela, Central Board of Indirect Taxes will coordinate an event in Ernakulam tomorrow . The event will be held at Ernakulam TDM Hall from 9.00 am onwards. Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Shri Ramdas Athawale will preside over the function. A total of 119 candidates will receive their appointment orders in the function. Of them, 25 candidates from various departments will receive their appointment orders from the Union Minister. The remaining 94 candidates will receive appointment letters from officers of the participating departments including Department of Posts, Defence Estates Organization, Indian Navy, Defence Accounts , Kerala Gramin Bank, SBI, LIC, Railways, Customs and CGST.
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will distribute appointment letters to newly inducted recruits on via video conferencing. He will also address these appointees on the occasion. In the Rozgar Mela event in Kochi, the participants will witness the live webcast of the programme.
The Rozgar Mela is a step towards fulfilment of the commitment of the Prime Minister to accord highest priority to employment generation. It is expected to act as a catalyst in further employment generation and provide meaningful opportunities to the youth for their empowerment and participation in national development.
A Rozgar Mela will also be held in Thiruvanathapuram. Union Minister of North Eastern Region & Cooperation B. L. Verma will preside over the function.
Following the Rozgar Mela in Kochi, Union Minister Shri Ramdas Athawale will review the implementation of various schemes pertaining to his Ministry at Ernakulam Guest House. After the review, he will also address a Press Conference at the same venue.
Cabinet
Cabinet gives ex-post facto approval for naming of Greenfield International Airport Mopa, Goa as ‘Manohar International Airport – Mopa, Goa’, as a mark of tribute to Late Shri Manohar Parrikar, Ex-Defence Minister and Four-time Goa Chief Minister
The Union Cabinet chaired by Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given ex-post facto approval for naming of Greenfield International Airport Mopa, Goa as ‘Manohar International Airport – Mopa, Goa’, as a mark of tribute to Late Shri Manohar Parrikar, Ex-Defence Minister and Four-time Goa Chief Minister.
To fulfil the cherished aspirations of the people of the State of Goa, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Goa conveyed unanimous decision of the Cabinet of State Government of Goa to name the Greenfield International Airport, Mopa, Goa as ‘Manohar International Airport – Mopa, Goa’.
The Greenfield Airport at Mopa, Goa has been inaugurated by Hon,ble Prime Minister in December, 2022. The Airport has been named after Late Dr. Manohar Parrikar, former Chief Minister and Ex-Raksha Mantri of Union of India in recognition of his contribution in building up modern Goa.
Special Service and Features
Regional Media Conference of PIB Cochin at Kanhangad on June 08, 2022
Cochin, June 06, 2022
Press Information Bureau, Cochin, under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting is organizing a Regional Media Conference for journalists on June 08, 2022  from 9.30 am at Hotel Raj Residency, Kanhangd in Kasargod Dist. Kasargod SP Dr. Vaibhav Saxena IPS will inaugurate the Conference. The chief guest will be Dr.Vasudha Gupta IIS, Director General, Press Information Bureau, New Delhi.
Shri. V. Palanichamy IIS, Additional Director General, PIB Kerala Lakshadweep region will preside over the function and Shri S.Venkateswar IIS, Director General  , Press Information Bureau, Chennai will deliver the keynote address
Special Correspondent of Mathrubhumi, Kannur Shri Dinakaran Kombileth will lead the first session on ‘Morality and ethics in journalism. Shri N. P. C. Renjith, Chief Reporter, Malayala Manorama will talk on the ‘Challenges & Expectations Relating to Digital Journalism & Cable TV.'
PIB Cochin Director Smt. Rashmi Roja Thushara Nair IIS will elaborate on the role and functions of PIB. And, Ms. Divya K.B.District Development Manager of NABARD will speak on Flagship programs of Government and the significance of their reporting
PIB periodically organizes such workshops in various districts to build a direct interface with regional media persons as part of its outreach activities.
The workshop is organised in cooperation with the Kanhangad Press Forum . Press Forum president P Praveen Kumar and Kochi PIB Deputy Director Issac Eappen will also address the participants.
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PIB Headquarters
ADDITIONAL STOPS FOR SPECIAL TRAINS
Train No. 06547/06548, Special trains between Ernakulam and Yeswantpur is now allotted with stoppages at Ottappalam and Thiruppathur stations. Similarly, Train No. 06035/06036, Special train between Ernakulam and Rameswaram is now allotted with additional stoppage at Udumalapettai station.
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Ministry of Home Affairs
All India Conference of State Coordinators, Directors of Census Operations for Census of India 2021 and updation of National Population Register in the country
An all India conference of State coordinators & Directors of Census Operations for Census of India 2021 & updation of National Population Register  in the country was held in New Delhi under the chairmanship of Dr. Vivek Joshi, Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India. The event was attended by senior State Government officers & DCO officers.
The aim of the event was to interact with the attending officers to help them understand the preparation for Census 2021 , eliminate any doubts regarding the same and have an interactive session on suggestions for improvement. To disseminate information on different aspects of Census, presentations were given to the State coordinators & Directors of Census Operations.
The event began with an inaugural address from Dr Joshi & further discussions were carried out on the role of different States for Census 2021, support being provided to the States by the central government and the support expected by the States to run the Census process seamlessly. Senior officials were also explained about logistics involved for carrying out the Census and how dissemination of information will be done to raise awareness on Census.
To elaborate about the Digital methodology to be used in the upcoming Census, presentations were made on Mobile App for Census , Census management and monitoring portal. Along with different aspects of Census, discussion was held on updation of National Population Register  in the country.
Training of National trainers is to start from 14th October, 2019 and the senior State officials were informed about the schedule of the training. Also, it was informed that as the training is to be scaled up from the national level till the enumerators level, the State officials should ensure everyone’s participation. This will help in avoiding gaps in the Census operation.
Ministry of Education
Union HRD Minister launches Online Master's Programme in Hindi of IGNOU
Union HRD Minister Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' launched IGNOU's Online Programme, MA  through Facebook Live session today. Speaking on the occasion the Minister said that this would strengthen our "Padhe India Online" initiative and commended IGNOU's role in promoting online education. He stressed on the role Hindi language plays not in India but in other countries including Mauritius, Fiji, Surinam etc.,
The Minister also said that the initiatives like National Digital Library , Swayam, Swayam Prabha, Diksha among other platforms are providing digital education to lakhs of learners across India and IGNOU's step in the same direction will give impetus to this. He reiterated government's commitment to promoting online education to reach the unreached with affordable education and IGNOU's part cannot be overemphasized, he added.
Prof. Nageshwar Rao, VC IGNOU gave the introduction of the other online programmes launched by IGNOU and also briefed the minister of the other initiatives taken by the University in the online space for higher education.
Prof. Satyakam, Pro-VC IGNOU said that MA Hindi online programme would not have been possible without the guidance of the the Minister and his constant encouragement. He said that it gives him and his team great pleasure that our education minister is a great proponent of Hindi and its literature.
Apart from MA in Hindi, the university has also launched programmes in MA in Gandhi and Peace Studies, BA in Tourism Studies, certificate course in Arabic, certificate in information technology, certificate programme in Library and Information Science.
IGNOU offers the online courses through its portal www.iop.ignouonline.ac.in. The online programme will include video and audio lectures, tutorials etc. which will be available at a click on the website.
The session was broadcast live through IGNOU’s Gyan Darshan TV Channel, Gyan Dhara, and Facebook page.